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The Sunset Project

It was more than just a musical. It was a cultural juggernaut. The Hamilton of its time. And the powerhouse production machine behind it would ensure nothing was in its way to make it a hit. And along the way, egos, contracts and lamps would be sacrificed. All this and more on The Sunset Project

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Episode 10: On The Road Feb 04, 2021

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“Sunset” gets ready for its no-holds-barred, $10 million first national tour. But could the weight of the production (physically and literally) stand on its own without a name as Norma?

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Episode 9: Toronto Jan 21, 2021

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The Canadian premiere of Sunset featured the great Diahann Carroll as Norma -- a casting choice that broke barriers and gave this icon a grand return to her stage roots.

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Episode 8: Fandom Jan 18, 2021

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We take a bit of a detour and venture into the fandom – and friendships – that Sunset has inspired.

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Episode 7: The Faye Factor Jan 08, 2021

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Faye Dunaway is announced to lead the LA cast, but that ends up costing Andrew more than he bargained for.

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Episode 6: Betrayal Jan 05, 2021

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With the news of her being fired from the Broadway production still fresh, Patti LuPone needs to determine if she should simply quit, or continue to honor her contract -- and get her pool.

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Episode 5: Sabotage Dec 30, 2020

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Following the opening of the London production, the pressure and gossip only intensify. With the competing LA debut just months away, what lengths will RUG and team take to get Patti to quit? Features exclusive press clippings from Patti’s scrapbooks. Quick correction: I mention at the end Patti gets the call about her fate on Feb. 16, 1993. It was 1994 😅.

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Episode 4: London Dec 29, 2020

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Opening night for the show's world premiere fast approaches while the press continues to swirl. Will Patti and cast withstand the pressure? Special thanks to Ali Daylami for exclusive opening night press footage.
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Episode 3: Negotiations Dec 28, 2020

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Things get bloody as Patti LuPone and her team struggle with Really Useful Group to strike a deal. Correction. I said Bernadette won her first Tony in 1994. It was 1984 😅
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Episode 2: Sydmonton Dec 23, 2020

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The show takes shape at the Sydmonton festival, where the elite mingle on the lawns of Lloyd Webber, while Patti LuPone nervously awaits backstage.
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Episode 1: Setting the Stage Dec 22, 2020

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We kick things off starting with the origins: Billy Wilder and floundering musical adaptations. Correction: I said Joe Gillis was played by William Hurt. It was William Holden 😅.
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